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How do I learn my Russian heritage?

Question by Russianspirit: My Russian heritage?
I was adopted from Russia in 1993 at age of 3 and I barely know anything about the russian culture..Help? I feel like theres a huge part of me missing and I want to learn about my heritage…(I don’t speak Russian)
Answers and Views:

Answer by Mallory W
you should take a trip to Russia and maybe meet up with some family members if you know of any that live there

Answer by Burn inside of me.
Talk to your foster parents?

Answer by soccerlover
if you want to now some facts/culture go to
www.cia.gov
or just google russia see what you can find

Answer by me
What do you wana know.? I was born in Russia and moved here 3 years ago

Answer by Jovani F
go to the library ask teacher about Russia study ps learn about the soviet union inserting thing about Russia

Answer by Scarlett Johnson
I think that you should visit this website, it will answer a lot!

http://www.womenrussia.com/russians.htm

Answer by Tom T
u should start from here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia

Answer by Christophoros

First and foremost, start studying the Russian language.  In my opinion, you cannot and will not ever fully understand or appreciate Russian culture and what it means to be Russian without knowing the language.  Second, nearly all large cities have Russian communities; your Russian language teacher can probably point you in the right direction for finding these communities and immersing yourself in them. Third, find groups or organizations whose central theme is related to Russia in whatever aspect – through this way you’ll find like-minded friends as well as Russian friends. The next step, once you know at least some passable Russian, would be to actually visit Russia.

You mentioned in another question that you were adopted from Orphanage #3 in SPb.  I’ve seen Orphanage #3 before, many years ago – it was the building next to one that I had some sort of business in.  It’s been so long, I don’t remember why I was in the area in the first place…

Answer by

You wont learn it from American movies either.
Go to Saint Petersburg,Russia its a hot spot for tourists.
Buy a book about Russia; its good that youre reaching out ..

Answer by keenan

begin with language,then different websites,books,russian films(soviet union),and visit Russia!not only Moscow and Snt-Peterburg, but villages – in Voronezh,Saratov,Tver and so on.

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Comments ( 7 )

  1. Is this Google Answers?? says

    You might want to find some people in your city that are Russian. They can help you form a comfortable idea of the Russian culture. Although, if you feel a bit too shy, then you can always opt to take a Russian culture class or even learn to speak Russian, so that way you can go visit the country some day.

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  2. Dmitry says

    Dear Ксюша!

    Learn Russian. 🙂

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  3. roxie says

    Do you know Exactly what you want to know about?
    I can ask my parents to help too, they know a lot about like Russia, History, and stuff like that, especially my dad.

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  4. MoneyMan90 says

    Garik Krichevsky best russian prison music period. moi nomer 245 #1 Im Russian moved here when i was 7 i go there everyyear tho you should take a trip there its awesome go to st petersburg (petergolf is a must see for any Russian)) Moscow is nothing compared to the beauty of the fountains and everything at petergolf
    p.s. I HATE THE TSARS AND COMMUNISTS I ONLY FOLLOW THE CODE OF THE VORY V ZAKOYNE!! But i still love me country and the land and somepeople with in it its not the most richest place where i come from but its home and theres nno place like it@!

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  5. Natalya says

    About the country: http://wikitravel.org/en/Russia and
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia
    About history: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_history
    About Russian culture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_culture
    About Russian music: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Russia and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_Russian_music
    About Russian literature: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_literature
    About Russian language: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_language
    I think it is absolutely enough for the beginning. When you’re done, start reading books of Russian authors, listen to Russian music, learn Russian language. It’s very difficult, but you’ll succeed. Good luck!!!

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  6. Margus M says

    Irw, your way of.
    Average Russian makes about 200$ a month, thy are temperament and passionate. If you want to see culture, then you have to see past effects of 1 “stakan” (200ml tea glass) of vodka that is consumed daily.
    Thy drive crappy cars, etc.

    If you speak Russian, thy are usually friendly, if not, it will be threated as a malfunction. Funny thing about Russians is that thy have Their timeline, and everyone who does not believe it is a fascist. Something like – radio was created by Popov not Edison etc.

    I guess it might be obvious who “pretty” girls will be in Russia at age 16, just little thing with that is – against their act of will.

    Russians are also very social, if someone gets his wage it is praznik(about same as party) for everyone. Average Russian is usually friendly and helpful.

    Russian is also heritage to be valued, not often average speaker can express (“OMG i am so wasted”) or (“up yours”) for 1/2 hour without starting to repeat yourself.

    I like Russians 😀

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  7. HuskerDu? says

    Listen to Russian Composers and especially russian folk music like Tchikovsky, borodin or korsakov. Read famous Russian Literature like Anna Karenina, Crime and Punishment, and The Brothers Karamozov. Improve on your history by going to http://www.Veoh.com and look up documentaries about the Czar. I watched an 8 part doc on russian history that was very enlightening. I am part Russian and was curious and thats how I learned. Russian History is tragic and epic, the story of a people constantly struggling to make ends meet and yet achieving monstrous goals while making huge sacrifices. Once you have done all this it will also help you to understand the modern day political climate, the russian revolution, etc, etc. Good luck and have fun!

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